Health Administration, MHA

What are the admissions criteria? To be considered for admission to the program’s health services administration track, you must submit the following:

• An official transcript of your undergraduate degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university
• A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (either cumulative or the last 60 credit hours)
• A one-to-two page goal statement that describes who you are, what your career goals are and how this degree will assist you in making those goals a reality
• Your resume

• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college or university outside of the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc.

Where do I apply?

All prospective students must apply via the College of Graduate Studies page.

How much is the tuition?
Current tuition rates are found on the tuition and fees page. Be sure to select the appropriate program level as “graduate” to reflect the correct tuition cost.

What kind of financial aid is available?
UCF’s Office of Student Financial Assistance provides aid to students who cannot afford the full cost of tuition. A variety of scholarships, grants and loans may be made available to students based on need and academic achievement. For more information, please visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance page.

Can I attend the program part time?
Yes, you can enroll on a part-time basis. Part-time students typically complete the degree within three-and-a-half years.

What are the deadlines to apply?

Admission Deadlines:
Domestic
Fall: July 1^st
Spring: December 1^st

International
Fall: December 1^st
Spring: July 1^st

See student outcomes.

What are the admissions criteria?
To be considered for admission to the program’s executive health services administration track, you must submit the following:

• One (1) sealed transcript from each university/college attended that shows a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Goal statement indicating how the Executive Health Services Administration program will enhance career goals.
• Resume (no longer than two pages).
• Three years of relevant health care experience, including one year of leadership experience.
• Three recommendation letters that speak to your health care and/or management experience (1 of those recommendation letters must be from your current supervisor).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college or university outside of the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Where do I apply?
All prospective students must apply via the College of Graduate Studies page.

How much is the tuition?
The estimated cost per credit hour is $772.69. This includes all university fees, which may be subject to change. Current tuition rates can be found on the tuition and fees page. Be sure to select the appropriate program level as “graduate” to reflect the correct tuition cost. Please note that UCF employee and state tuition waivers are not accepted for this program.

What kind of financial aid is available?
UCF’s Office of Student Financial Assistance provides aid to students who cannot afford the full cost of tuition. A variety of scholarships, grants and loans may be made available to students based on need and academic achievement. For more information, please visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance page.

Do I have to enroll as a full-time student?
Yes, students must enroll on a full-time basis and will be required to take two classes per semester. Students will be able to complete the program within two years.

Will I be required to visit the campus?
No. The program’s executive health services administration track can be completed entirely online and utilizes advanced video technology so that students can communicate with each other without having to visit the campus.

How does the cohort model work?
The program’s executive health services administration follows a cohort model, which means that each group of students admitted during the fall admissions cycle will progress through the program of study together. The advantages of this model include:

• An increased sense of community
• Enhanced opportunities for networking and collaboration
• Faculty can cover certain topics in more depth

To see student outcomes for the program, please click here.